As I have been writing about the unique challenges and joys that grandparents bring to the single parent family, I thought it only fitting that I write a bit about step-grandparents. It seems almost inevitable that at least one side of our children’s parentage will re-partners and there could very well be new grandparents that come into the family mix. Some older adults take to grandparenting with ease and gusto, regardless of whether or not the children are related to them biologically or not. Other step grandparents can be more challenging and be less than loving to our children… There … Continue reading →